European Union leaders called on Friday for more sanctions against Iran by the end of January, in an effort to increase pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme.
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Press conference in the Bund Press Conference House in Berlin
Mehriran.de – On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the IGFM Frankfurt organized a press conference in Berlin on the current situation in Egypt and Iran. This is the contribution of the International Organization to Preserve of Human Rights in Iran.
Iranian workers losing purchasing power
The purchasing power of Iranian workers has declined by 50 percent, says a former member of the Council of Money and Credit.
Iranian labour activist re-arrested
Iranian labour activist Ebrahim Madadi, who had been released from prison on a furlough 10 days ago, returned to prison today in Tehran.
Commentary: Broadcasting Tehran’s Repression
By Shirin Ebadi and Hadi Ghaemi(9 December 2011) It may not come as a surprise to learn that the Iranian government invests heavily in internet filtering, mobile-communication restrictions and jamming of international satellite broadcasts to control and manipulate the Iranian people.
Iran internet police will deal with ‘those who insult high ranking officials’
The Social Deputy of the State Security Forces Fata Police said that the Fata Police would deal decisively with those who insult government officials and those who make false accusations against them.
Qom women’s affairs cleric says equal education for girls and boys will lead to change in their sexual identity
The head of the Women’s Observation and Research affiliated with the Central Management of the Sister’s Religious Seminaries said, “The existence of an equal educational system for girls and boys will lead to a change in their sexual identity”.
Activist arrested on National Student Day
Iranian authorities arrested another student activist yesterday, as the country marked National Student Day.
CPJ Says Mideast Bad, Iran ‘Worst’ Journalist Jailer
The Committee To Protect Journalists (CPJ) says the number of journalists jailed around the world has increased to its highest level since the mid-1990s and Iran is “the world’s worst jailer.”
Egypt’s Islamists claim most seats in run-off vote
Reuters – The Muslim Brotherhood said on Wednesday it had won most seats in an opening round of run-offs in Egypt’s staggered parliamentary vote, consolidating its lead over rival liberals and hardline Salafi Islamists.